How to identify a good startup to work for?

What I do:

1. Understand the business, ask enough questions on that in interviews, join only if you fundamentally feel excited
2. If the above is true, look at Glassdoor. Only look at negative comments, the other ones are plastered. Try making sense of repeated patterns of problems
3. Most Important - Reach out to ex employees on LinkedIn, most people are nice and helpful. Ask them about their thoughts, reason to quit, opinion on business and culture

It’s an important step, make sure you put in the effort you would on a mini project :)

Culture is obviously 1 big thing. Look at how all companies conducted their layoffs now.

Good business plan is good to have.

Founders are proven competent people and not some kids with history of backlash

Perhaps the exec teams are good. Look at what's happening in Bharat Pe. Perhaps dig deep on companies you want to join on forums like these.

Btw if you want to explore the opportunities then we're hiring. Will share details once you reply:)